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Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 3: Three Reviews in a Row, All Reversed
Posted: 8th June 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
Game Three of the NBA Finals was quite a roller coaster ride.
The matchup—pitting two of the greatest NBA franchises in the history of the game in the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers—was like a see-saw ride all night long.
For Boston fans, though, it was to no avail—as the Celtics walked off the hardwood disappointed in a tough setback to the Lakers, 91-84.
With L.A.’s win, Kobe Bryant and company ...
Lost Legacies: A Trio of Former Houston Astros Who Died Way Too Young
Posted: 25th May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
There are moments in time where sports takes a backburner—and life takes center-stage.
Unfortunately, Major League Baseball has had their share of losses in terms of players dying way too young.
Especially in the past decade.
Today, we’re going to quickly take a look at a trio of former Houston Astros stars—as well as leaders, teammates, and fan-favorites—whose legends will live on forever.
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Kaz Matsui Released from Houston Astros, Jeff Keppinger to Start at 2B
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
It’s about time the Houston Astros made a positive move.
That move came in the form of releasing slumping second baseman Kaz Matsui—who has two days to clear waivers.
According to Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer, the Astros “asked for waivers on Matsui for purposes of granting him release. If he clears wavers in two days, [the] Astros [are] on the hook for [the] remainder of [his] salary.”
Jeff Keppinger ...
With the NBA Playoffs dwindled down to the Elite Eight (and quickly narrowing down to the Final Four), let’s quickly look at current players in the postseason with pitfalls that very well may send their team home early.
From Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and his free throws, to Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks and his temper, to Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland Cavaliers and his scoring (despite meaningful ...
RockinÆAround the Express: Will Ferrell Guest Stars for Round Rock
Posted: 7th May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
Comedian actor Will Ferrell was on hand at Round Rock’s Dell Diamond on Thursday evening, May 6, guest starring for the Express (the Houston Astros’ triple-A affiliate).
After watching a majority of the game from the owner’s suite, Ferrell entertained fans when he emerged from the bullpen as Billy Ray “Rojo” Johnson to start the sixth inning.
The character “Rojo,” an American-born pitcher out of Venezuela, was used as part of a ...
Coach K CanÆt Be Bought: Stop the BS, Mike KrzyzewskiÆs at Duke for Life
Posted: 1st May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
No matter what you may hear or read in the coming day and summertime months, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski cannot be bought.
Money is not an issue for a coach that has won four NCAA Titles with the Blue Devils and restored USA Basketball to glory by bringing home the gold.
Trust me when I say this: Coach K can’t be bought.
The latest rumors hitting the screens is that New Jersey’s ...
Top Five Reasons The LA Lakers WON’T Win A NBA Title This Season
Posted: 1st May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
Regardless of LA winning on a buzzer-beater in Game Six at Oklahoma City to advance to round two of this year’s NBA Playoffs, the Lakers’ end is drawing near.
Thunder almost rumpled three straight times at Ford Center with LA in town, but last night’s nail-biter was not-to-be for OKC head coach Scott Brooks and his never give up team.
However, with Kevin Durant and his Thunder teammates nearly pushing Kobe Bryant ...
Spurs-Mavericks Analysis: San Antonio Takes Commanding 3-1 Series Lead Over Dallas
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
So, what did we learn after last night’s victory by the Spurs over the Mavericks -- with San Antonio now taking a commanding 3-1 series lead over Dallas?
Let’s begin by looking at the basics, from team defense to limiting the Mavs’ lone star in Dirk Nowitzki, to the finer things in life -- like watching Dallas owner Mark Cuban’s face after his team dropped a pivotal game four.
Wherever you get ...
All Tied Up: Scott Brooks, Thunder Rumble Past Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
Welcome to Oklahoma City, Kobe Bryant.
Hope you guys enjoyed your stay at the Ford Center, Phil Jackson.
Enjoy the plane ride back to LA, Lakers?
So far, so good for head coach Scott Brooks and the Thunder -- as the underdog and underrated Oklahoma City squad, led by former Texas Longhorn star Kevin Durant, have tied up the series with Jackson, Bryant, and the reining NBA Champs.
Down 2-0 in the series and ...
Scott Brooks: From Favorite Player As A Kid To NBAÆs Coach Of The Year
Posted: 24th April 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
I’ve always loved Scott Brooks, or as my brothers and friends used to call him growing up in Houston: Scottie Brooks.
And now I have even more of a reason to love Scottie, as coach Brooks aims to lead his Oklahoma City Thunder to a round one upset of Kobe Bryant and the overrated, highly-egotistical LA Lakers.
Thankfully, the Thunder stole game three from the Lakers as Brooks and Oklahoma City have ...